Can I read The Art of the Islamic Garden on EtoBox?

The Art of the Islamic Garden by Emma Clark is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Art of the Islamic Garden about?

Islamic gardens are enchanting places. Just the names of some of the most beautiful gardens in the world - the Alhambra, the Generalife, the Shalimar - conjure up images of calm and even divine beauty. No visitor is left untouched by their magic. This new paperback edition of The Art of the Islamic Garden is an introduction to the design, symbolism and making of an Islamic Garden and it examines that magic, describes the component parts which allow a deeper understanding of the beauty. Topics covered include: history, symbolism and the Quran in relation to the traditional Islamic garden; significance of design and layout of the garden explained, geometry, hard landscaping and architectural elements and aguide to designing the garden with water, and recommendations for trees, shrubs and flowers. There is a unique account of the design and planting of HRH The Prince of Wales' Carpet Garden at Highgrove.

Who reads The Art of the Islamic Garden?

Author

Emma Clark

Publisher

The Crowood Press Ltd

Published

2010

Language

EN

ISBN

9781861266095

Category

history

Subjects

Gardening, Agriculture, Fiction

Rating

4.6 / 5 (61 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14